PORTLAND, Ore. — As we officially fall into rainy fall days in the Rose City this weekend, there are many toasty indoor (and of course outdoor) events and across the city.
This weekend kicks off the season of Octoberfest. From tasty brats and pretzels to a selection of beers, all in the form of festivals, here is our list of 8 things to do:
When: Sept. 20-21
Where: Pioneer Courthouse Square, 8 Northwest 6th Avenue, Portland, Ore.
What's going on: Attention, all Portlanders, Oktoberfest have landed in the Rose City! The festival will be taking place in the heart of the city at Pioneer Courthouse Square. The event will have over multiple vendors, German food, costume contests, a photo booth, drinks, live music, a mechanical bull and more. The festival does require tickets for entrance, ranging from $10 to $25, depending on the package you select. If you're 21 or over, come and celebrate the fusion of Portland and Germany's Oktoberfest traditions.
For more information about the event, click here.
When: Sept. 15-Oct. 13, every Sunday from 4-8 p.m.
Where: Bar Carlo, 6433 Southeast Foster Road, Portland
What's going on: Chef and owner Melinda Archuleta of Bar Carlo in Southeast Portland will be launching a series of "domingueando," a celebration of the art of leisurely Sundays that features all-day happy hour, every Sunday from 4-8 p.m. The weekly event will include live music, art, pop-ups and weekly seasonal food specials, and handcrafted "cantaritos,' or cocktails.
For more information about the event, click here.
When: Sept. 20 - Oct. 6
Where: Prost! Marketplace & Bloodbuzz, 4237 N Mississippi Avenue, Portland, Ore.
What's going on: The multi-day festival features a selection of beers brewed with freshly harvested hops. There will also be 10 different food trucks, all taking place at Prost! Marketplace in North Portland.
For more information about the event, click here.
When: Now-Oct. 31
Where: The Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island, 16511 Northwest Gillihan Road, Portland
What's going on: Fall celebrations are already here! And nothing screams fall family fun time like a corn maze and a pumpkin patch. This year, The Maize is turning 26 years old. It just opened last weekend on Sauvie Island and will remain open through Halloween. Grab your pumpkin spice lattes, and head on over to The Maize to kickstart fall before the official start of the season.
For more information about the event, click here.
When: Now-Sept. 30
Where: Swan Island Dahlias, 995 Northwest 22nd Avenue, Canby
What's going on: Ever dreamt of walking on a rainbow? Here's your chance to do that, or at least, something close to it. The annual Dahlia Festival is underway in Canby with almost 40 acres of stunning dahlias featuring over 370 dahlia varieties. The festival also features picnic tables, food carts, live music on the weekends, classes and more. Admission and parking is free.
For more information about the event, click here.
When: Now through the end of September
Where: Chapman Elementary School, 1445 Northwest 26th Avenue, Portland
What's going on: The swifts are back, and they're early this year. All month long around sunset, you can sit out and watch the speedy little birds swarm through the sky before funneling down the chimney at Chapman Elementary School. The viewing draws crowds of people to the Northwest Portland site each year. Experts say the swifts are following a 30-year migration pattern that includes Chapman’s chimney.
For more information about the event, click here.
When: Sept. 20-22
Where: Oaks Park Amusement Park, 1445 Northwest 26th Avenue, Portland
What's going on: Oktoberfest returns to Oaks Park with beer, brats, polka music, Bavarian dancing, and yes indeed, wiener dog races. The family-friendly festival is good for all ages. Ticket costs are the same for gate-only and ride bracelets, ranging from $4 to $22.95, depending on a person's height.
For more information about the event, click here.
When: Sept. 20-21
Where: The Zed, 5716 Southeast 92nd Avenue, Portland
What's going on: The Zoiglfest returns in a two-day festival full of live music, food and unsurprisingly, beer. The festival is free to attend, though there are some cost options: $30 gets you a Zoiglfest mug, t-shirt, drink and raffle ticket, and $10 gets you a mug with $5 fills at the pub.
For more information about the event, click here.
